At least five migrants have drowned off the coast of Libya, including a woman and child. The journey to a better life is often harrowing. Some migrants crossing the Mediterranean say they prefer death to being returned
Why a tour for refugees is a ‘no-brainer’ for Steve Earle and Emmylou Harris
Some 500 African migrants piled into a boat in Libya this week, headed for Italy and, they hoped, asylum. But the boat sank, killing dozens with many more still missing.
Political turmoil in North Africa has led many residents, including children, to flee their homelands in rickety boats. Michele Prosperi, a spokesman for “Save the Children,” has talked with many refugee children who made the perilous journey.
Italian coastguards are searching for 130 migrants from North Africa whose boat capsized during the night. The upheavals in Tunisia and Libya have led to an influx of thousands of illegal immigrants. Anchor Marco Werman has more.
The World’s Gerry Hadden looks at Italy’s attempts to move North African immigrants taking refuge on the island of Lampedusa. Italy has called on other European countries to share the burden.
The shores of a Mediterranean island are on our radar today. It’s part of Italy, the largest the three Pelagian Islands south of Sicily. Thousands of Tunisians recently fled to this tiny Italian outpost. Can you name the Italian island they’ve landed on?
